The Summoning

by Lynne Ewing

The complete Percy Jackson & the Olympians series in hardcover. A perfect gift for Percy fans, as well as readers just discovering this epic and blockbuster adventure. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423103424
• ISBN13: 9781423103424
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.8" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Didn't Want To Put It Down

Everyone has already given the details..I just have to say that I absolutely LOVED this book. If I hadn't have been up for 3 days already, I would've stayed up and finshed in one sitting. Can't wait to read the rest of the series, I'm ordering today.

Impressive series beginning

The Summoning is an impressive start to the Sisters of Isis series. Ewing has obviously done her research, embedding the story with specific details over the Egyptian mythos and culture, but it is how she so convincingly weaves it into a modern day setting that truly draws me in. This story is also more atmospheric than most, for her writing is so descriptive that it utilizes all of the senses, painting it with more than just imagery. This writing style hooks you in and then never lets go because, despite the fantasy, it really does feel like a story plucked out from the real world. This is largely because of the characters: the protagonist for book one, Sudi, is fleshed-out and relatable. The flirty, skeptic teen is not a character I usually find myself drawn to, but her perspective shows more depth and makes her instantly likable. And, even though Sudi is now burdened with an ancient destiny, she has normal, everyday problems which are still an important part of her life even if not quite as dire as they had been. As quoted from the book, "she [is] only a teenager who love[s] to dance and flirt with guys and [has] trouble conjugating French verbs." The other characters are also very distinct and likable as well. (And some enjoyably not as likable.) The plot is intriguing and has you madly reading till the satisfying conclusion. I look forward to reading the future volumes and seeing where Ewing takes these characters and her well-developed world.

~*Magical*~

Lynne Ewing is one of my favorite authors. The Summoning is about 3 girls who were born with ancient powers but they have no idea about it. And their future mentor meets them, awaken's their powers & trys to help them get ready for the fight that is coming. So now not only do they have to deal with evil they also have to deal with being teenagers, being in highschool & all the typical things that go along with it. This is a must read!!! Don't forget that are more books to this series.

Fresh & Original

Anyone into magic and mythology will love The Summoning. As a fan of ancient Egypt, I especially enjoyed the twist the author put into this book. The result is an original story idea that keeps the reader hanging onto the Sister's of Isis world. There are very few stories out there that tackle ancient Egypt, and Ms. Ewing definitely managed to bring out its story potential. She obviously did her research; the history and traditions she refers to are all solidly based on Egyptology, something that helped me immerse myself in the book. As a person who read the Daughters of the Moon series, however, I felt that the writing quality went down a tad. There was some romance, but I didn't find it so realistic; it seemed to move too fast. Still, it added that teenage feel to the book, and I definitely thought that the mummy element was a great touch to it. All in all, I'd give The Summoning a 4.5. Can't wait for another one!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

We all remember the enchanting world that Lynne Ewing had brought us in Daughters of the Moon: Night Shade - Book #3 (Daughters of the Moon)and then in Sons of the Dark: Barbarian - Book #1 (Sons of the Dark). And now Ewing does it again with her new series, SISTERS OF ISIS. Sudi never thought that one note could change her life; she just thought it would give her a chance at dating her longtime crush, Scott. But that note that fell out of her locker was not from Scott. Instead of Scott at the nice restaurant, he's replaced with Abdel and two other girls. Abdel was sent by the Hour Priest, a secret Egyptian society, to tell Sudi, along with Meri and Dalila, that they are all descendants of the Egyptian Pharaohs and have powers that only they can use to stop the Cult of Anubis. Like any other teenager, none of the girls believe Abdel--just think Mia Thermopolis discovering she was a princess (SHUT UP!). As each girl tries to get away from Abdel, he makes sure that they each get a scroll, but of course they think nothing of it. Curiosity takes over, though, and before they know it, all three girls turn into unusual creatures: Sudi, a bird; Meri, a cat; and Dalila, a cobra. Their destiny has been set for them and if they still don't believe it, maybe the evil forces will help them figure it out. THE SUMMONING is another great read from Lynne Ewing. The tales that Ewing brews up and the world that she creates in the SISTERS OF ISIS is even more imaginative and creative. Reading THE SUMMONING just reminds me of how Ewing can take the reader out of reality and into a fantasy that not only haunts but amazes them. THE SUMMONING is only the beginning and the next novel (Sister of Isis: Divine One - #2 (Sister of Isis)) should be just as amazing. Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen